Late fall walleye fishing can range from cranking shallow rocks at night to fishing the “abyss” during the day.
We often overlook the deepest holes and flats in many lakes, and they’re full of sonar-dodging walleyes. Even with the best high-powered sonar, walleyes in 45 to 75 feet of water can be difficult to see. But they’re there, on the mucky bottom.
Into the abyss for late-fall walleyes Read More »
It is that special time of the fishing season when summer and fall merge. There’s give and take, compromise, and making deals to make things happen. Sound familiar?
That’s because in the smallmouth bass world there is a little bit of everything happening right now – especially with lake-driven smallies. And yes, they can be easy to locate and catch with just a few clues.
Three tactics to take advantage of this early fall smallmouth bite Read More »
August Fishing. Hot sweaty days, high humidity, and fish that are going crazy everywhere.
There are dozens of awesome fishing opportunities this time of the year, but here are four quick-and-easy fishing trips that Minnesotans easily can access.
Four hot and easy August fishing trip options for Minnesota anglers Read More »
I fish every day, mostly for walleyes because of demands from my clients.
But during a trip or two each week, I get the request for bass – largemouth or smallmouth.
The conversation starts with questions, like “Are we using spinnerbaits? I used them as a kid. Or plastic worms?” My retort usually is: “Whatever works!”
Too many bass anglers employ crankbaits as a last resort Read More »
June in the underwater world of the Minnesota walleye screams “transition time!”
It’s when the yearly fishing cycle sees schools of walleyes across Minnesota adapt from their spring (April and May) locations to their summer haunts. And depending on where your next big fishing adventure occurs, there can be multiple patterns or strategies to monitor.
Here’s what to focus on for finding June walleyes Read More »
Whoa! It’s finally here: the 2026 Minnesota walleye fishing opener.
Every year is different, which makes it fun and challenging. Ice-out dates, daily temperatures, the spawning schedule, and other unforeseen variables can make it difficult to catch a Mother’s Day meal of fresh walleyes. With a few simple tips in your pocket, however, we’ll find success!
A 10-tip countdown to the Minnesota walleye opener Read More »
Now that catch-and-release bass fishing is forever open in Minnesota, we can start bassin’ the minute the ice melts. Look for bass in any shallow water area that is the warmest in the lake.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Plannin’ for ice-out bassin’ Read More »
Finally, the ice is going fast in Minnesota (if it isn’t already out), and boat motors will once again cruise across natural lakes in search of ice-out crappie action. Where are they, and what presentations should you use? Here are some early spring slab basics.
Ice-out crappies: Find ’em fast, catch ’em faster Read More »
When I’m forced to ice fish a pressured community fishing spot or body of water full of conditioned/pressured fish, I get the lead out. There is no doubt that the majority of ice anglers these days have been “trained” to think that only tungsten jigs will catch fish. False!
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Get the lead out for pressured late-season fish Read More »
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